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 ASICSGel-Nimbus 28 |  PumaMagMax Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.50 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹16,999 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 280 g | 291 g |
| Heel stack | 43 mm | 42.9 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 35 mm | 33.3 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 9.6 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | Nitro |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | standard | wide |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | 70 kg to 120 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Outstanding step-in comfort · Plush upper, soft laces and thick heel padding · True to size with good toe room · Extremely protective cushioning · About 20 g lighter than the Nimbus 27 · Reflective overlays for night runs | One of the most comfortable shoes of the year · Very soft, protective Nitro cushioning · Wide forefoot and roomy toe box · Luxurious gusseted tongue and soft padding · Best-in-class grip, wet or dry · Premium build quality · Good breathability for a max-cushion shoe · Great for walking and casual wear |
| Cons | Foam feels flat on runs over 10 km after 100 km · Squishing sound from the foam after 60–70 km · Upper traps heat at faster paces · Narrower platform than the 27 · may feel less stable · Less outsole rubber and more wear than earlier versions · Poor value at ₹17,000 next to a discounted Nimbus 27 | Laces too short for a runner's knot and loosen at speed · Feels heavy at faster paces · Not for fast running · Overpriced at ₹17,000 · Neutral only, not a stability shoe |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you want one shoe for long runs or faster running, because the foam felt flat after 10 km and the upper traps heat. | Avoid it if you want to run fast or need a stability shoe. |